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Calling young Jazzers! 🎷🎼 JJJA, a weekly Academy under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offers talented young instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to work with some of the world&
Calling young Jazzers! 🎷🎼 JJJA, a weekly Academy under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offers talented young instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to work with some of the world’s top jazz musicians to develop their creative talents and performance skills, through exploring the American roots of Jazz. Applications for JJJA are taken all year round from young people aged 11-25 and entry is by audition, which can be arranged through video submission throughout the academic year. 📆 Apply now to join for our Autumn Term, beginning on 20 September. For more info, visit https://zurl.co/3s3HQ (link in bio) 🔗 Photos: Abby Swain
As September is #ClassicalMusicMonth, we're reminiscing about our CYMH Orchestra's performance of Matthew King's 'Odyssean Variations' in celebration of our 30th Anniversary this year with a behind the scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process. For yo
As September is #ClassicalMusicMonth, we're reminiscing about our CYMH Orchestra's performance of Matthew King's 'Odyssean Variations' in celebration of our 30th Anniversary this year with a behind the scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process. For young people aged 6+, the CYMH Instrumental Programme offers an extensive curriculum which includes both group and individual instrumental tuition, singing, musicianship and ensembles, as well as the Orchestra and Choirs of CYMH and Jazz Blues. 📆 CYMH returns on 20 September for the Autumn Term Find out more and apply now to join us at the Saturday Programme: https://zurl.co/wz4hz (link in bio) 🔗 Photos: Abby Swain
Calling all budding young musical theatre performers! 🎭 I Can Sing! offers the opportunity to experience the excitement of Music Theatre training and performance in a singing, drama and dance, learning with leading professional artists to gain perf
Calling all budding young musical theatre performers! 🎭 I Can Sing! offers the opportunity to experience the excitement of Music Theatre training and performance in a singing, drama and dance, learning with leading professional artists to gain performance experience, confidence, new skills, and firm friendships. There is no audition process for I Can Sing! as we welcome students of all abilities. 📆 I Can Sing! returns on 20 September, so apply now at https://zurl.co/QCqaQ (link in bio) to secure your place for the Autumn Term! Photos: Abby Swain
This Autumn, let your child take flight in our Fledglings programme! 🐦🎶 Fledglings provides Reception students with an entry point to music learning at our Saturday Programme, introducing them to the joys of performing and expressing their emotion
This Autumn, let your child take flight in our Fledglings programme! 🐦🎶 Fledglings provides Reception students with an entry point to music learning at our Saturday Programme, introducing them to the joys of performing and expressing their emotions through song. In these sessions, they will test their wings with the fundamentals of music, and develop their musical understanding through their own personal musical instrument - their voice! 🎤 Find out more and apply now to secure your place for our Autumn Term: https://zurl.co/Z4PC7 (link in bio) 🔗 Photos: Clive Barda, Abby Swain
Do you know a performer in the making? 🎭 Is your child showing interest in learning a musical instrument? 🎺 Our I Can Sing! Minis programme prepares children in Years 1 & 2 for both music theatre and instrumental studies. The Minis programme o
Do you know a performer in the making? 🎭 Is your child showing interest in learning a musical instrument? 🎺 Our I Can Sing! Minis programme prepares children in Years 1 & 2 for both music theatre and instrumental studies. The Minis programme offers the unique opportunity to develop all-round musicianship through vocal and movement stage performance sessions and group instrumental learning. 📆 Our Autumn Term begins on 20 September. Find more info and apply at https://zurl.co/IfMlP (link in bio) 🔗 Photos: Abby Swain
We’re excited to share some photos from our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ on Saturday 12th July. We’re immensely proud of our I Can Sing! and CYMH students whose performance was testament to all of
We’re excited to share some photos from our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ on Saturday 12th July. We’re immensely proud of our I Can Sing! and CYMH students whose performance was testament to all of the hard work they’ve put in throughout the last two terms. We were also delighted to be joined by internationally acclaimed virtuoso cellist @natalieclein and composer Matthew King, who shared their thoughts on the performance: “It was such a special evening... I loved doing it - it was such a joy and I was so impressed by all the students, tutors and Vahan!” - Natalie Clein “It was a terrific concert. I thought all the performers did brilliantly. It was very exciting to hear 'Odyssean Variations' again. Lovely to hear the singers in the first half too ... singing with real commitment” - Matthew King Photos: Abby Swain
Our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ with renowned cellist Natalie Clein takes place TODAY! Whilst our students are hard at work rehearsing for this evening’s performance, here is a word fro
Our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ with renowned cellist Natalie Clein takes place TODAY! Whilst our students are hard at work rehearsing for this evening’s performance, here is a word from Tertia Sefton-Green, our CEO and Creative Director: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Natalie back to perform the piece we commissioned specially for her – it’s an amazing opportunity for our students who have been working hard since January and epitomises our award-winning methodology of developing work that links into all areas of learning. We’ve had great conversations about Greek myths and are always so impressed by our young people’s engagement and interest.” It isn’t too late to purchase your tickets for this evening’s performance, which takes place at 18:00 at Bridge Academy in Hackney. Purchase your tickets via the link in our bio, or visit: https://zurl.co/OCJ57
With only 2 days until our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, we're delighted to share a quote from our CYMH Orchestra conductor, Vahan Salorian: “For a lot of our students, this is the most
With only 2 days until our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, we're delighted to share a quote from our CYMH Orchestra conductor, Vahan Salorian: “For a lot of our students, this is the most challenging bit of repertoire they’ll have tackled- and they’ve all risen to the challenge. It’s a great piece, with lots of inventive scoring and extended techniques used to tell the story of Odysseus and we’re all excited to play with such a renowned soloist as Natalie Clein.” To purchase your tickets to ‘Odyssean Variations’, which takes place on 12th July at 18:00 at Bridge Academy in Hackney, visit the link in our bio, or visit: https://zurl.co/OCJ57
Last week at the Saturday Programme, we spoke to our I Can Sing! students, who are performing in both an ‘Odyssean Journey’, and Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, and they shared their excitement for the upcoming per
Last week at the Saturday Programme, we spoke to our I Can Sing! students, who are performing in both an ‘Odyssean Journey’, and Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, and they shared their excitement for the upcoming performances. ‘Odyssean Variations’ takes place on 12th July at 18:00 at Bridge Academy in Hackney. To purchase your tickets to ‘Odyssean Variations’, visit the link in our bio, or visit: https://zurl.co/OCJ57
With just 2 weeks until our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, a couple of our CYMH orchestra students shared with us their thoughts on the upcoming performance. ‘Odyss
With just 2 weeks until our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, a couple of our CYMH orchestra students shared with us their thoughts on the upcoming performance. ‘Odyssean Variations’ takes place on 12th July at 18:00 at Bridge Academy in Hackney. To purchase your tickets to ‘Odyssean Variations’, visit: https://zurl.co/OCJ57
We are proud to share the letter that Tertia our CEO and Creative Director, received from @mayorofldn Sir Sadiq Khan, congratulating HMDT Music on 'One Spirit', our project which works with young offenders in custody, the community, and those at risk
We are proud to share the letter that Tertia our CEO and Creative Director, received from @mayorofldn Sir Sadiq Khan, congratulating HMDT Music on 'One Spirit', our project which works with young offenders in custody, the community, and those at risk in PRUs. 'One Spirit' plays a crucial role in intervention, helping to divert young people away from criminality and towards positive pathways, igniting sector change through its therapeutic effects on mental health of combining music and mentoring in custody and on release, as well as its impact on prevention of those at risk of entering the youth justice system. The huge demand for meaningful engagement and our success in supporting our participants means we receive referrals from all over London and beyond to get a session with a 'One Spirit' mentor.
This #WorldMusicDay, we are highlighting our CYMH and I Can Sing! students who are currently hard at work rehearsing for our upcoming performance of ‘Odyssean Variations’ on 12th July. In celebration of our 30th Anniversary, the evening f
This #WorldMusicDay, we are highlighting our CYMH and I Can Sing! students who are currently hard at work rehearsing for our upcoming performance of ‘Odyssean Variations’ on 12th July. In celebration of our 30th Anniversary, the evening features two tellings of Odysseus' journey, first through song performed by I Can Sing! and then a performance of Matthew King's 'Odyssean Variations' commissioned by HMDT Music for internationally acclaimed virtuoso cellist Natalie Clein who joins us again to perform alongside the CYMH orchestra and I Can Sing! choir. The performance begins at 18:00 at Bridge Academy in Hackney and promises to be a memorable experience, so purchase your tickets NOW through the link in our bio and reserve your seat to hear some fine orchestral playing and singing from our Saturday Programme students alongside professional musicians.
On this day in 1799, Mary Anning, historical palaeontologist, was born. In HMDT Music’s STEM Sisters palaeontology workshops, KS1 and KS2 children explore the world of fossils through the lens of a palaeontologist, engaging in interactive, hand
On this day in 1799, Mary Anning, historical palaeontologist, was born. In HMDT Music’s STEM Sisters palaeontology workshops, KS1 and KS2 children explore the world of fossils through the lens of a palaeontologist, engaging in interactive, hands-on activities which are complimented by our body of online resources supporting your curriculum. ‘We learned that influential women did not receive the recognition they deserved, and all credit went to male scientists’ – STEM Sisters Workshop Participants This term, Mary Anning has been visiting schools across the UK to share her story and discoveries in the field of palaeontology. To organise a visit from Mary Anning to your school, visit our website and fill in the workshop application form: https://zurl.co/CxV6a
We're delighted to have received a 3-year Catalyser grant from Youth Music to support One Spirit, which works with young offenders in custody, the community and those at risk in PRUs to ignite sector change through its therapeutic effects on mental h
We're delighted to have received a 3-year Catalyser grant from Youth Music to support One Spirit, which works with young offenders in custody, the community and those at risk in PRUs to ignite sector change through its therapeutic effects on mental health of combining music and mentoring in custody and on release, as well as its impact on prevention of those at risk of entering the youth justice system. "HMDT Music offer a vital service to young people at HMYOI Feltham. The project ……. allows them to express and process their emotions connected to their experiences in a meaningful way. HMDT Music are one of the only (if not the only) agency currently able to offer ‘through the gate’ support to their participants [……..] the value of this cannot be underestimated at what is a potentially highly vulnerable time for a young person, enabling continuity with established relationships" - KH, Child and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist HMYOI Feltham A.
In September, our final year of the E Project for primary schools in Stoke on Trent, Lytham St Anne’s, Luton and Hackney, which aims to embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the curriculum, began with an exploration of topics including
In September, our final year of the E Project for primary schools in Stoke on Trent, Lytham St Anne’s, Luton and Hackney, which aims to embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the curriculum, began with an exploration of topics including the Holocaust, Civil Rights, Diversity in British Law, Migration, and Inspirational Leaders. It will culminate with a bank of online resources and teaching videos developed through artist workshops in drama, art and music. In addition, young artists participating in The Art of Inclusion Training Scheme to develop their own practitioner skills, creative practice, and engagement with EDI, received a two-day training course in February with E Project practitioners, Jo Carey and Sophie Gresswell, before delivering their own in-school workshops at Berger Primary School.
Calling young Jazzers! 🎷🎼 JJJA, a weekly Academy under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offers talented young instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to work with some of the world& As September is #ClassicalMusicMonth, we're reminiscing about our CYMH Orchestra's performance of Matthew King's 'Odyssean Variations' in celebration of our 30th Anniversary this year with a behind the scenes glimpse of the rehearsal process. For yo Calling all budding young musical theatre performers! 🎭 I Can Sing! offers the opportunity to experience the excitement of Music Theatre training and performance in a singing, drama and dance, learning with leading professional artists to gain perf This Autumn, let your child take flight in our Fledglings programme! 🐦🎶 Fledglings provides Reception students with an entry point to music learning at our Saturday Programme, introducing them to the joys of performing and expressing their emotion Do you know a performer in the making? 🎭 Is your child showing interest in learning a musical instrument? 🎺 Our I Can Sing! Minis programme prepares children in Years 1 & 2 for both music theatre and instrumental studies. The Minis programme o We’re excited to share some photos from our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ on Saturday 12th July. We’re immensely proud of our I Can Sing! and CYMH students whose performance was testament to all of Our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ with renowned cellist Natalie Clein takes place TODAY! Whilst our students are hard at work rehearsing for this evening’s performance, here is a word fro With only 2 days until our 30th Anniversary performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, we're delighted to share a quote from our CYMH Orchestra conductor, Vahan Salorian: “For a lot of our students, this is the most Last week at the Saturday Programme, we spoke to our I Can Sing! students, who are performing in both an ‘Odyssean Journey’, and Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’, and they shared their excitement for the upcoming per With just 2 weeks until our performance of Matthew King’s ‘Odyssean Variations’ in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, a couple of our CYMH orchestra students shared with us their thoughts on the upcoming performance. ‘Odyss We are proud to share the letter that Tertia our CEO and Creative Director, received from @mayorofldn Sir Sadiq Khan, congratulating HMDT Music on 'One Spirit', our project which works with young offenders in custody, the community, and those at risk This #WorldMusicDay, we are highlighting our CYMH and I Can Sing! students who are currently hard at work rehearsing for our upcoming performance of ‘Odyssean Variations’ on 12th July. In celebration of our 30th Anniversary, the evening f On this day in 1799, Mary Anning, historical palaeontologist, was born. In HMDT Music’s STEM Sisters palaeontology workshops, KS1 and KS2 children explore the world of fossils through the lens of a palaeontologist, engaging in interactive, hand We're delighted to have received a 3-year Catalyser grant from Youth Music to support One Spirit, which works with young offenders in custody, the community and those at risk in PRUs to ignite sector change through its therapeutic effects on mental h In September, our final year of the E Project for primary schools in Stoke on Trent, Lytham St Anne’s, Luton and Hackney, which aims to embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the curriculum, began with an exploration of topics including